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Bouncing Back: An Eastern Barred Bandicoot Story
The Eastern Barred Bandicoot is one of Australia's most threatened species. When their existence came under extreme threat from habitat loss, predators and human development, Eastern Barred Bandicoots found refuge in the most unlikely of places - a garbage dump. This captivating true story details the plight these small, nocturnal marsupials faced, and the outstanding efforts that ensured their protection. Written by Rohan Cleave and illustrated by Coral Tulloch, Bouncing Back shows that even on the brink of extinction, there is hope for the survival of our most vulnerable species.
- GenresPicture BooksNonfiction
32 pages, Hardcover
Published April 6, 2018
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June 21, 2018
How did the last eastern barred bandicoot on the Australian mainland end up living in a rubbish tip?
Based on a true story, Rohan Cleave and Coral Tulloch have created a picture book that teaches young readers about the plight of the Eastern Barred Bandicoot and the hard work of volunteers, conservationists and scientists to bring them back from the brink of extinction.
The story begins with some information about the Bandicoot, accompanied by delicately illustrated pictures. We learn how they live and grow, what they like to eat and their habitat.
Sadly we learn how humans have caused devastation to this once thriving population through the eyes of the Bandicoot.
The Bandicoots tell us that because of land clearing, fires, foxes and cats their numbers have drastically dwindled.
They tell us that because they have no where to hide in the once loved long grasses, they are easy prey for owls and feral animals.
The double page spread drawn by Coral Tulloch brings home the terrible circumstances these animals were in - life in a rubbish dump - the only place they felt safe enough.
Luckily a small band of dedicated people were able to save the last few of these Eastern Barred bandicoots and with hard work their population is on the rise in fenced reserves, safe from feral animals and land clearing.
This story, although long, is engaging and children will be happy to know that there is a happy ending - even if there is still a lot of work to be done.
Facts and a glossary are added to the end of the story and the endpapers are a fantastic tool for conversation!!
Based on a true story, Rohan Cleave and Coral Tulloch have created a picture book that teaches young readers about the plight of the Eastern Barred Bandicoot and the hard work of volunteers, conservationists and scientists to bring them back from the brink of extinction.
The story begins with some information about the Bandicoot, accompanied by delicately illustrated pictures. We learn how they live and grow, what they like to eat and their habitat.
Sadly we learn how humans have caused devastation to this once thriving population through the eyes of the Bandicoot.
The Bandicoots tell us that because of land clearing, fires, foxes and cats their numbers have drastically dwindled.
They tell us that because they have no where to hide in the once loved long grasses, they are easy prey for owls and feral animals.
The double page spread drawn by Coral Tulloch brings home the terrible circumstances these animals were in - life in a rubbish dump - the only place they felt safe enough.
Luckily a small band of dedicated people were able to save the last few of these Eastern Barred bandicoots and with hard work their population is on the rise in fenced reserves, safe from feral animals and land clearing.
This story, although long, is engaging and children will be happy to know that there is a happy ending - even if there is still a lot of work to be done.
Facts and a glossary are added to the end of the story and the endpapers are a fantastic tool for conversation!!
May 4, 2019
Gorgeous illustrations complement this informative non fiction book which tells the reader all about the Eastern bandicoot.
May 21, 2018
My review of this book is now up on the Children's Book Council of Australia's Reading Time website, readingtime.com.au
May 11, 2021
We found this book after we had our first in the wild encounter with a real live bandicoot. A great follow up book, educational and beautifully illustrated.
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